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HW-K650 and Two R1 Wirelss Speakers in 5.1 With KS7000 TV

(Topic created on: 16-01-2017 04:36 PM)
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When using the K650 sound bar and two R1 Wireless speakers in surround sound mode over wifi with the latest firmware, The quailty of the sound K650 drops, sounds very muddy. As soon as you use the sound bar on it own, the sound bar improves. this is happening for a quite a few users.

 

can you help.

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dfensom
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It's been interesting to read about all these different approaches, to get the 5.1 surround sound working.

 

However, I am worried that all these posts are 'masking' the real issue. Samsung sell this Soundbar as having Wi-Fi multiroom capability, that can be used with their range of 360 speakers to give you true 5.1 surround sound.

 

I don't want to use Optical, having to reduce the Subwoofer levels all the time, or adjusting the volume, depending on if you're watching TV or another input source. I just want the product to do what it says on the packet!!

 

I have a new 49KS8000 TV. This Soundbar should work as advertised! Samsung have even produced a video telling us all how to set it up: https://youtu.be/5vmDhCzyF8I?list=LLuJchKCO9Y4vtiAgwFHsiGQ

 

All I get is muffled, none existent sound from the Soundbar, as soon as the rear speakers attach. If I delete the rear channels, the sound comes back to the Soundbar. It can’t be rocket science for the Samsung Technical department to reproduce this fault?

 

Please Samsung, acknowledge the problem and get a fix in place, rather than accepting second rate workarounds and burying your head in sand….

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leelazer
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Oh I totally agree and it doesn't seem like it would take much to fix it as it's just an EQ problem. with the sub turned down to -12 and the volume up at around 50 it sounds almost as good as over optical but still a bit to boomy.

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frustrated
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I have exactly the same issue and have not been able to sort out the problem. 

 

My soundbar is using 3108 firmware, I note that the Samsung USB update firmware is 3107.1. I wonder if this is where the problem lies? Maybe Samsung released this firmware then realised that there was an issue and pulled it, by which time a lot of systems had applied the firmware update.

 

Does anyone know if you can "downgrade" firmware from 3108 to 3107.1?

 

At the moment I could technically still return the soundbar and R1's but don't really want to as the 3.1 performance is good. 

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Robbienobs
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Just so everyone is in the loop........ The below is text from an email I have received from Samsung UK Head Office following communications with the Samsung UK CEO. Even though I don't agree with the term 'fix' used, it does appear to be a step in the right direction:

Good morning Mr ******, thank you for your email. I have spoken with our product specialists who have acknowledged this issue and provided assurance that this is being discussed and tested with our development teams, with a resolution expected to be provided by update once the issue has been diagnosed.

I understand from the communications on the forum that there is a temporary ‘fix’ which has been found and while I recognise that this is indeed temporary, I trust this will assist until this matter is fully resolved. I will continue to provide updates as they are received from our team.

Thank you for your continued patience throughout this enquiry

abob36
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Thanks, Robbie!

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Robbienobs
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No problem....... We will get there eventually :smileyhappy:

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frustrated
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Do you have the email address that you contacted?

 

Maybe if several people request help it may speed the resolution to the problem. 

 

 

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Robbienobs
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Response from Samsung received today; positives and negatives. Not sure how they can say this is not a fault as it's not doing what they have advertised and is only an issue since the firmware update! 

 

"Good afternoon Mr H****y, thank you for your patience while this matter has been discussed. Our AV specialists have advised that while the setup and sound production from these products when used together would not be considered a fault, they have taken your feedback and that of those within the Samsung online community into consideration and are working on a software update for sound adjustment in order to bring this more in line with our customers’ expectations.

 
While we do not have a specific date for this to be released, I hope that the assurance of your comments being taken on board and a resolution being provided will go some way toward restoring your confidence in your products.
 
Thank you for taking the time to raise this with us, I will of course provide updates as and when they are received"
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Robbienobs
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My response to Customer Services Executive (SEUK) email today:

 

Good afternoon Kirsty,
I do not agree with this not being classed as a fault but do appreciate the further response and that this is being looked into regardless.
This is not a matter of expectation this is a matter of the equipment not doing what it's advertised to do, and that it did operate as advertised before the firmware update; the fault may not be inherent to the hardware itself but the firmware must be classed as faulty at the very least, which in itself is Samsung's product. 
I will give it a further calender month and then proceed as proposed to ensure this is resolved fully.
Regards,
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Bryantay
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Translation--- "We don't think this is an issue. What everyone is hearing is normal and you all are just being way too picky. We may or may not make some adjustments in the future but thanks anyway for bringing this non-issue to our attention.”

 

Never again will I spend another $ on a Samsung product if I can help it.

 

Good riddance Samsung!

 

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